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GCM Grosvenor · 7 hours ago

Seed Investments Analyst

Utica-Rome Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

1+ years exp

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $87 billion in assets under management. The Seed Investments Analyst will support all aspects of investments, including sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio management, focusing on direct private equity seeding and stakes transactions.

Asset ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Evaluate and execute a broad range of investment opportunities (seeding, staking, co-investments) across all sectors of middle market private equity, with a focus on industrials, manufacturing, services and consumer sectors

Actively participate in all aspects of financial analysis, valuation, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, and drafting of investment committee memoranda

Build and continue to “own” complex fund- and single asset-level financial models for investment evaluation, arranging debt financing and negotiating commercial and legal contracts for potential investments

Develop specific knowledge within North American middle market private equity seeding/stakes markets and be aware of market trends and business opportunities

Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations along with due diligence findings to internal committees and clients

Participate in transaction execution, including managing closing and funding logistics

Maintain involvement with investment portfolio companies, including regular internal valuations, assisting in the execution of financing transactions, and monitoring investment performance

Prepare monthly portfolio performance and pipeline updates for investors

Assist with the tracking and prioritization of investment opportunities, including maintaining the transaction pipeline

Support client relationship and fundraising efforts for the GP Solutions team and manage investor/prospect information requests

Assist with special projects (business development, investor relations, etc.) on an as-needed basis

Qualification

Financial modelingPrivate equity experienceInvestment analysisCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProject managementTeam collaborationProblem-solvingWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics with outstanding academic credentials

1 - 2 years of professional experience in private equity or investment banking

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills

Strong financial modeling skills with knowledge of leveraged buyouts and private equity transaction structures

Exceptional critical thinking, quantitative and analytical skills

Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills

Outstanding project management skills and the ability to work effectively in deal teams, often on several transactions or potential opportunities simultaneously, under tight deadlines

Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and work both independently and as a productive member of project teams

Desire to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization

High degree of integrity

Dedicated work ethic and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment